Mount Sayap, the “New” Second Highest Mountain in Malaysia?
by Mount Kinabalu is widely known as the highest mountain in Malaysia. Many also recognise Mount Trus Madi (or Trusmadi) as the second highest. Last year …
Category: Sabah
Horned Frogs of Sabah, Borneo
More than 10 years ago, during a night walk at the foothills of Mount Kinabalu (Sabah, Malaysia), my guide Jimmy suddenly shouted, “Hey! There’s a …
Bornean peacock-pheasant, the Most Beautiful Bird of Borneo
Borneo is home to an incredible 688 bird species, with 66 endemic to the island and six unique to Sabah, making Sabah one of the …
Chingay Parade of Sabah
Have you ever experienced the vibrant Chingay Parade in Donggongon Town, Sabah, Malaysia? It was truly a festival worth attending for anyone who appreciates cultural …
Kolo Mee Noodle of Sabah
Kolo Mee (or Kon Lau Mee) is officially recognised as a national heritage dish by Malaysia’s National Heritage Department. The name “Kolo Mee” means “dry-tossed …
Hinava: Heritage Salad of Sabah
Hinava is a tangy and refreshing dish often served as a salad or appetiser. A beloved traditional delicacy from Sabah, Malaysia, it is popularised by …